The challenge
A lot starts to build after a raise.
Congratulations — you have raised. But with that comes more responsibility, more compliance, and more to keep track of.
From monitoring spend and managing runway to dealing with SEIS or EIS requirements and complying with more complex investment agreements, the finance side can quickly become more demanding.
Startup finance
Why startup finance is different.
Many startups use a typical small business accountant. For basic compliance, that can be fine.
But for VC-backed startups, it is often better to work with someone who can also handle many of the specific issues that arise in early-stage businesses, from runway and investor reporting to SEIS/EIS and R&D tax credits.
How we help
Practical finance support for early-stage startups.
We handle all of the essential matters you would expect from an accountant, while also providing practical, hands-on fractional CFO support.
That means founders get the core finance function covered, with broader support across the startup-specific matters that often build around a growing startup.
We have already supported other founders through this stage and understand the demands that come with it.
Accounting essentials
The core finance and compliance support every business needs.
Bookkeeping
VAT and payroll
Year-end accounts
Corporation tax compliance
plus much more
Hands-on finance support
Support to help founders stay on top of the numbers.
Managment reporting
Cash flow forecasting
Financial modelling and planning
Investor reporting
plus much more
Startup-specific matters
Support across the areas which are unique to startups.
Cap table management
Share option plans
SEIS/EIS compliance
R&D tax credits
plus much more
Our background
Founded for early-stage startups.
Startup CFO was founded in 2022 to support early-stage startups emerging from the Post Urban venture studio. Since then, the focus has been on supporting early-stage founders with the financial foundations, visibility, and broader support they need as they grow.
Let's connect
Let’s have an intro chat.
It would be great to connect, learn more about you and your startup, and see where we may be able to support you. Where helpful, we may also be able to introduce you to other founders or investors in our network.